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05 Jun

SBI Clerk Prelims 2016: Exam Analysis, Answer Key, Cutoff & Results

SBI conducted the prelims exam for the recruitment of Clerks in 2016. The overall difficulty level of the paper was easy, so we can expect high cutoff in the exam.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2016: Exam Analysis:

The online exam consisted of 3 sections i.e. Mathematics, Reasoning and English. The total time is 1 hour, so clearly Speed, Accuracy and Planning was very important.

Subject Good Attempt Time
English Language 17-21 15 min.
Reasoning Ability 24-26 20 min.
Quantitative Aptitude 17-21 25 min.
59-65 60 Minutes

Quant:

Topic No. of Questions Level
Series 5 Moderate
Quadratic Equation – –
Simplification 10 Easy
Data Interpretation

(Tabular)

 5 Easy
Miscellaneous (SI,CI, Speed &Time, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Averages, Ages, Ratio, etc.) 15 Moderate
Total 35 Moderate

*Note: No questions came from quadratic equation.

English

Topic No. of Questions Level
Reading Comprehension

(Story on a King)

 10 Easy
Cloze Test 

(Story Based on Duck)

 5 Easy
Para jumble

(Story based)

 5 Moderate
Spelling Correction 5 Moderate
Errors 5 Easy
Total 30 Moderate

Reasoning

Topic No. of Questions Level
Inequalities 5 Easy
Coding & Decoding 3 Easy
– – –
Puzzle 

(Week Days Letter Posting)

 5 Moderate
Puzzle 

(Circular Arrangement)

 5 Moderate
Number/Alphabetical Series 3+5 Easy
Miscellaneous 

 (Direction Sense, Blood Relations , etc. )

 9 Easy

*Note: No question came from Syllogism.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2016: Cutoff & Results:

The cutoff is expected to be very high. Around 50-60 marks. The results will be announced in one week. We will update this post with more details.

12 Apr

Best Books for SBI Clerk Exam 2016 -Phase 1 & 2 – Syllabus & Selection Procedure-

SBI has released the notification for huge number of vacancies as Junior Associates in Clerical Cadre in State Bank of India in various states. It is a great opportunity for all the candidates who are trying for government jobs. There are more than 10,000 vacancies in total. Read the notification here.

Preliminary Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of May/June 2016. Click here to apply online. The last date to apply is April 25, 2015. Age limit is 28 years as on 1.4.2016 for General candidates. Age relaxation is allowed as per government norms.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The selection process will consist of on-line test (preliminary & main examinations), test of official and/or local language and subject to Government of India approval, interview.

Phase-I : Preliminary Examination: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:

1. English Language 30 Ques; 30 marks
2. Numerical Ability 35 ques; 35 marks
3. Reasoning Ability 35 ques; 35 marks
Total 100 questions and 100 marks. Composite time of one hour.

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing passing marks to be decided by the Bank. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 20 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

Phase – II: Main Examination : The structure of main examination (online objective type) would be as follows :
1. General/Financial Awareness 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 minutes
2. General English 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes
3. Quantitative Aptitude 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes
4. Reasoning Ability: Computer Aptitude 50 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes

Total 190 questions and 200 marks and 2 Hours 40 minutes.
Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above.

Best Books for SBI Clerk Exam 2016:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the practice and preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you much better understanding of topics. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has explained even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): As SBI exams involves tough level of reasoning, this is the best book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice. In Maths section, all you need is speed and that will come with practice- lots of practice.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: Some of the questions will be based on data interpretation., this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as SBI clerk, IBPS PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you should read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

All the best.

For SBI Clerk 2016 interview, visit this link.

25 May

SBI PO: Marketing Quiz

SBI PO: Marketing Quiz

Q1. Which of the following statement is FALSE ?
(1) Marketing is a consumer – oriented process.
(2) Marketing is much more than selling and advertising.
(3) The concept of marketing is a narrow term.
(4) Marketing starts even before production starts.
(5) Marketing helps the enterprise to adapt to the changing conditions and circumstances.
Q2. Which of the following organization gave the definition – ‘Marketing is concerned with the people and activities involved in the flow of goods and services from producer to consumer’
(1) American Marketing Association
(2) UK institute of Marketing
(3) University of Regina
(4) Harvard Law School
(5) University of Chicago
Q3. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of services ?
(1) Perishability
(2) Variability
(3) Customer Participation
(4) Tangibility
(5) Inseperability
Q4. Which of the following sector comes under the services sectors ?
(1) Tourism
(2) Legal
(3) Transportation
(4) Communication
(5) All of these
Q5. Expand SWOT.
(1) Strengths, Width, Opportunities, Threats
(2) Security, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
(3) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
(4) Society, Weaknesses, Opportunities , Travel
(5) Systems, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Travel
Q6. Which of the following is NOT a part of ‘Product Life Cycle’ ?
(1) Introduction
(2) Growth
(3) Saturation
(4) Inflation
(5) Maturity
Q7. What is meant by B2B E-business Model ?
(1) Bank-to Business
(2) Business-to Bank
(3) Building-to Business
(4) Business –to Broadcast
(5) Business-to Business
Q8. Describe B2C model of e-business.
(1) Selling of products and services to corporates.
(2) Selling of products and services directly to consumers.
(3) Consumers name own prices, which businesses can accept or decline.
(4) Businesses selling to local state, and federal agencies.
(5) Consumers selling directly to other consumers.
Q9. Telemarketing is a form of _________
(1) Indirect Marketing
(2) Field Marketing
(3) Virtual Marketing
(4) Direct Marketing
(5) Online Marketing
Q10. What is M-marketing ?
(1) Mobile Marketing
(2) Management Marketing
(3) Model Marketing
(4) Modern Marketing
(5) Mind Marketing
ANSWERS:
1. (3)
2. (1)
3. (4)
4. (5)
5. (3)
6. (4)
7. (5)
8. (2)
9. (4)
10. (1)

25 May

SBI PO: Computer Quiz

SBI PO: Computer Quiz

Q1. Which of the following identifies a specific web page and its computer on the Web?
1) Web site
2) Web site address
3) URL
4) Domain Name
5) All of above
Q2. Software, such as Explorer and Firefox, are referred to as _____.
1) Systems software
2) Utility software
3) Browsers
4) Internet tools
Q3. What type of telecommunications hardware allows you to access the web?
1) Browser
2) Modem
3) FTP protocol
4) IRC
5) All of above
Q4. What term refers to the small web page that opens automatically with an ad when you visit some web sites?
1) Marketing page
2) I-ad
3) Affiliate ad
4) Pop-up ad
5) None of these
Q5. Which characteristic of computer distinguishes it from electronic calculators?
(1) Accuracy
(2) Storage
(3) Versatility
(4) Automatic
(5) None of these
Q6. LSI, VLSI & ULSI chips were used in which generation?
(1) First
(2) Second
(3) Third
(4) Fourth
(5) None of these
Q7. To create a copy of files in the event of system failure, you create a __________.
1) restore file
2) backup
3) firewall
4) redundancy
5) None of these
Q8. In which generation did magnetic disk started being used for storage?
(1) First generation computer
(2) Second generation computer
(3) Third generation computer
(4) Fourth generation computer
(5) None of these
Q9. In Microsoft word short cut key CTRL +W is used for:
(1) Open the Print Dialog box
(2) Update the current web page
(3) Close the current window
(4) Open the new window
(5) None of these
Q10. Which shortcut key is used to spell check in MS word
(1) F1
(2) F2
(3) F7
(4) F9
(5) None of these
ANSWERS:
1. 4
2. 3
3. 2
4. 4
5. 2
6. 3
7. 2
8. 2
9. 3
10. 3

21 Apr

Best Books for SBI PO 2015 Preparation

State Bank of India(SBI) has announced more than 2000 posts of Probationary Officers. The details are available at this link.

First Check out the Paper Pattern:

The paper pattern is different than last year SBI PO 2014 exam. This time, SBI has introduced preliminary examination also. You can check out complete paper pattern below:

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections: English, Reasoning and Maths.

Phase 2: Main Examination: Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive
Test for 50 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online. Candidates will have to answer Descriptive test by typing on the computer. Immediately after completion of Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered.
(i) Objective Test: The Objective Test of 2 hour duration consists of 4 Sections with 50 marks each (Total 200 marks) as follows:
a) Test of English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension etc.)
b) Test of General Awareness, Marketing & Computers
c) Test of Data Analysis & Interpretation
d) Test of Reasoning (High Level)
The candidates are required to qualify in each of the Tests by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.
(ii) Descriptive Test: The Descriptive Test of 1 hour duration with 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

Phase 3: Group Discussion (20 marks) & Interview (30 marks).

Check out the Best Books for SBI PO 2015 Preparation:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you better understanding. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has covered even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): Great book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: A Must have Resource for Aspirants of CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, CSAT, SBI PO, Bank Clerk, SSC: As SBI exam is more focused on Data analysis and interpretation, this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as SBI PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you need to read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

E) Descriptive English:

1) Descriptive General English by SP Bakshi: This amazing book covers many letters, essays, precis, reports, etc. in a very detailed manner. This is THE MUST BUY BOOK for descriptive portion.

All the best.

For interview books, visit this link.

18 Apr

SBI PO 2015 Notification, Syllabus, Paper Pattern & Apply Online

State Bank of India(SBI) invites online applications from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment for following 2000 posts of Probationary Officers. The details are given below:

Probationary Officers : 2000 posts
Pay Scale : Rs. 14500-25700
Age : 21-30 years as on 01 April, 2015. Age relaxation as per government norms.
Qualification : Graduation in any disciplines as on 01 September, 2015; Student in the final year / semester of graduation may also apply.
Application Fee : Rs.500/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST/PWD).
Exam Date: June, 2015

See Also: Best Books for SBI PO 2015 Preparation

Selection Process:

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections: English, Reasoning and Maths.

Phase 2: Main Examination: Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive
Test for 50 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online. Candidates will have to answer Descriptive test by typing on the computer. Immediately after completion of Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered.
(i) Objective Test: The Objective Test of 2 hour duration consists of 4 Sections with 50 marks each (Total 200 marks) as follows:
a) Test of English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension etc.)
b) Test of General Awareness, Marketing &Computers
c) Test of Data Analysis & Interpretation
d) Test of Reasoning (High Level)
The candidates are required to qualify in each of the Tests by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.
(ii) Descriptive Test: The Descriptive Test of 1 hour duration with 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

Phase 3: Group Discussion (20 marks) & Interview (30 marks).

Final Selection:
The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for the selection and only the marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II) will be added to the marks obtained in GD & Interview (Phase-III) for preparation of the final merit list.
The candidates will have to qualify both in Phase-II and Phase-III separately. Marks secured by the candidates in the Written Test (out of 250 marks) are converted to out of 75 and marks secured in Group Discussion & Interview (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25. The final merit list is arrived at after aggregating converted marks of Written Test and Group Discussion & Interview out of 100 for each category. The selection will be made from the
top merit ranked candidates in each category.

How to Apply: Apply Online at SBI official website from 13/04/2014 to 02/05/2014. The last date is May 2, 2015. Click here to apply online and read the official notification.

19 Nov

SBI Associate Banks Clerk/Assistant Notification 2014(6425 Posts)

State Bank of India invites Online applications from Indian citizens for appointment of following 6425 Clerical Cadre posts(Assistants) in five Associate Banks of State Bank of India.

Name of Post: Assistant (Clerical Cadre)
Number of Vacancies : 6425 posts (SC-1048, ST-413, OBC-1663, UR-3301) in various states (SBBJ-1000, SBH – 2200, SBM-725, SBP-1200, SBT-1300)
Pay Scale : Rs. 7200 – 19300/-
Age : 20-28 years as on 01/12/2014. Age relaxation as per Government rules
Qualification : A degree (Graduation level) or equivalent from a recognised university.

Selection Procedure : Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test on 07/10/2012 and 14/10/2012 and interview for selected candidates taken together.

See Also: Best Books for Clerk in SBI Associate Banks 2014

Application Fee : Rs. 600/- (for SC/ST/PWD/XS Rs.100/- only)

How to Apply : Apply Online at SBI website between 20/11/2014 and 09/12/2014.

For more information and online submission of application, please visit the recruitment page at SBI website https://www.sbi.co.in/portal/web/home/careers-with-us

24 Sep

Best Books for SBI Associate Banks PO Recruitment 2014

State Bank of India(SBI) is going to conduct the common exam for the recruitment of 2986 vacancies of PO in 5 Associate Banks of SBI. Read advertisement here.

SBI PO 2014 PAPER PATTERN & SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Phase-I Examination consisting Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 50 marks.
The Objective Test will be online. Immediately after online Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered. Cadidates will have to answer Descriptive Test on paper/Pen mode.
(i) The Objective Test with 2 hour duration consists of 4 Sections with 50 Objective Test:
marks each (Total 200 marks) as follows:
a) Test of English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension etc.)
b) Test of General Awareness, Marketing & Computers
c) Test of Data Analysis & Interpretation
d) Test of Reasoning (High Level)
The candidates are required to qualify in each of the Tests by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.
(ii) The Descriptive Test with 1 hour duration (50marks) will be of “Test Descriptive Test: of English Language (comprehension, short précis, letter writing & essay)”.
The candidates are required to qualify in the Descriptive Test by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.
Descriptive Test paper of only those candidates will be evaluated who have scored qualifying marks in the Objective Tests and are Placed adequately high as per total marks in objective test.

Phase II Exam consists of Group Discussion and Interview.

Check out the Best Books for SBI PO 2014(PROBATIONARY OFFICERS) Exam:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: This is by far the best book available in the market for the preparation of all entrance exams. The content in this book is written in both English and Hindi language for easy understanding. All the concepts are explained in a crystal clear and step by step manner. Hundreds of rules of English grammar are given in this book chapter wise, so you will cover each and every aspect of English language.

2) Objective General English by SP Bakshi: Another best book to prepare for Objective English. All the topics are explained in a very clear and sequential manner. But personally, I’d prefer Lucent book.

If the book is not available on Flipkart, purchase on Amazon:

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) A Modern Approach To Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal: The best and only book you need to prepare for this section. Every topic is covered in detail in this book. This book is good for high level reasoning as required in SBI PO exam.

2) The Hand on Guide to Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning: A Must have Resource for Aspirants of CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, CMAT, CSAT, SBI PO, Bank Clerk, SSC: This is another best book for high level reasoning learning and practice.

C) Data Analysis & Interpretation:

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: As this section in the SBI PO exam will be related to Data Analysis and Interpretation but for that, you need to clear your basics of mathematics. This is great book for Mathematics to improve your speed and efficiency with thousands of shortcuts. It covers all the topics with so many formulas, concepts, shortcuts, examples and thousands of questions to practice.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: A Must have Resource for Aspirants of CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, CSAT, SBI PO, Bank Clerk, SSC: This is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as SBI PO, IBPS PO/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude Test by BSC: Best book of marketing to prepare for all competitive exams.

If this book is shown “Out of stock” on the above link, try the link below.

4) IBPS CWE Specialist Officers Marketing Officer Exam Practice Work Book by Kiran Prakashan: Another good book to prepare for marketing section in SBI PO exam.

5) General Knowledge 2014: Essential ‘Knowledge Capsule’ in General Awareness and Current Affairs by Manohar Pandey(Arihant Publications) I strongly recommend this book as you can do it within a week and it covers the entire General awareness in a concise manner.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you need to read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

E) Descriptive Section:

1) Descriptive General English by SP Bakshi: This is a great book to prepare for Descriptive/Subjective section of SBI PO exam. This book covers many essays, letters, precis, reports and much more to cover every bit of descriptive topic in a very detailed manner.

We will update this post with more new books for SBI PO preparation. Keep visiting our website.

See Also: SBI PO 2013 Cutoff – Written Exam and Interview

All the best for the exam.

30 Aug

SBI Associate Banks PO Recruitment 2014 Notification(2986 Vacancies)

State Bank of India(SBI) invites applications for the recruitment of 2986 vacancies of PO in 5 Associate Banks of SBI.
The last date to apply is Sep. 18, 2014.

SBI Associate Banks PO Recruitment 2014:

Name of the post: Probationary Officer (PO)

Total no. of Vacancies: 2986 Posts

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit: Candidates age should not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.09.2014 i.e candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1984 and not later than 01.09.1993 (both days inclusive). Age relaxation is allowed as per government rules.

Educational Qualification: Graduation degree.

Selection Procedure: Written Test followed by Group Discussion and Interview.

Important Dates:

ONLINE REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION : 01.09.2014 TO 18.09.2014
PAYMENT OF FEES – ONLINE : 01.09.2014 TO 18.09.2014
PAYMENT OF FEES – OFFLINE : 03.09.2014 TO 20.09.2014

Important Links:

Click here to get Official Notification 2014, Syllabus and Paper Pattern.

Click here to get Best Books for the Preparation of SBI Associate Banks PO Recruitment.

All the best.

04 Apr

SBI PO 2014 Recruitment – 1837 Vacancies( Notification, Paper Pattern,etc.)

State Bank of India(SBI) invites applications from the eligible candidates for the recruitment of 1837 vacancies of Probationary Officers.

Total No. of Vacancies: 1837

Important Dates:

Start of ONLINE REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION : April 7, 2014
PAYMENT OF FEES – ONLINE : April 7, 2014 – April 25, 2014
PAYMENT OF FEES – OFFLINE : April 10, 2014 – April 28, 2014
Exam Date: June, 2014(Tentatively)

See Also: SBI PO 2013 Cutoff – Written Exam and Interview

Best Books for SBI PO 2014(PROBATIONARY OFFICERS)

Paper Pattern:

Phase 1:

This time SBI will conduct online exam. of 200 marks. There is a Descriptive Test of 50 marks after online exam. Which is the test of English Language (comprehension, short précis, letter writing & essay)”.

The candidates are required to qualify in the Descriptive Test by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.

Online Exam will consist of four sections with 50 marks each:

a) Reasoning(High Level)
b) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers
c) English Language
d) Data Analysis & Interpretation

Phase 2:

Group Discussion(20 marks) and Interview(30 marks). Final Selection will be based on the total marks of both phase 1 and phase 1 of the selection process.

Minimum Qualification:

Graduation in any discipline.

Age Limit: 21-30 years as on 1.4.2014. Age relaxation is also allowed as per norms.

Application Fees:

Others: Rs. 500
SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 50

Click here to read the full notification.

Click here to apply online from April 7, 2014.